A deeply evocative song inspired by C.P. Cavafy's poem 'Ithaka,' blending themes of love and journey. Expressing the duality of longing and exploration, this enchanting ballad invites listeners to interpret it through their own lenses—be it the voyage of Odysseus or a heartfelt love song dedicated to a girl named Ithaka.
Verse 1:
In the heart of the night, my dreams take flight, G#m7
Chasing shadows of love, in the pale moonlight, Bb
Every whisper of your name, like a sweet serenade, Fm9
I journey toward a promise, where my heart won't fade. G#m6
Verse 2:
Beyond the waves that crash, I hear your call, Bb9
A promise of a sight that enchants us all, Gmaj7
Through storms we dance, the horizon we chase, Em7
Your gaze the anchor, in this endless space. D
Chorus:
Ithaka, where the sun meets the sea, G#m7
In the warmth of your smile, I find my peace. Bb
Through the trials of time, let my heart see,
Every moment with you, feels like destiny. Fm9
Verse 3:
With every step we take, the stars align, G#m7
Unfolding tales of love, across the divine. Bb
In the map of our dreams, forever entwined, Fm9
Ithaka, my love, eternally designed. G#m6
Verse 4:
The journey is a song, that echoes in me, Bb9
In every laugh, every tear, the truth will be, Gmaj7
With you at my side, I am never alone, Em7
Ithaka, my heart, you're my truest home. D
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I have written two themes each with 4 bars with 4 beats per bar. Each bar has one chord. The first theme has the following four chords: G#m7, Bb, Fm9, G#m6. The second theme has the following four chords: Bb9, Gmaj7, Em7, D. Please note that the part where I hit the Gmaj7 is the tonal centre of the second theme. I want to write lyrics that fit this progression. The song I want to write will be called Ithaka. It is inspired by the poem Ithaka by C. P. Cavafy. I want the lyrics to be written in such a way that they have a double meaning. People who know what Ithaka really is will hear the poem and the odysseus in it while people who do not know what Ithaka is will hear a love song in it about a girl named Ithaka.